Dr. Qiang Zhang: Building America's First CHIVA Vein Center

2025 marks the 11th anniversary of  Dr. Smile Medical Group, and this milestone comes with a significant leap forward—the launch of America’s first CHIVA Center. This initiative signifies a strategic breakthrough in localizing the CHIVA method in the U.S. and serves as a cornerstone for the group's global expansion strategy. In an exclusive interview with Venous Update, founder Dr. Qiang Zhang shared insights on team-building, management systems, and the global vision for CHIVA.

Interviewee introduction

Dr. Qiang Zhang is the founder of the Chinese medical group. Known as an expert in vascular surgery and a leader in the field of venous disease, Dr. Smile has continued to explore and innovate in his specialized field and pursued excellence, and has served as the director of vascular surgery in three public Grade A tertiary hospitals. He always strives to achieve the ultimate in phlebology, and eventually went outside the institution and successfully founded the first medical group in China.